School of Business

Alumni Network

As a graduate of the VCU School of Business, you’re part of a network that's 30,000 strong. Our alumni are out there making an impact — globally, nationally and right here at home in Richmond. From corporate executives to startup entrepreneurs, they’re setting trends and shaping the future of business.

Connect with our Alumni Engagement Office and our Business Alumni Society to learn how you can get involved and give back. We're here to help you grow your network, enhance your career, share your expertise and celebrate your success.

Alumni Groups

Business Alumni Society

All alumni with a degree or postgraduate certificate from the VCU School of Business (including RPI) automatically become members of this organization. For more information, contact busbas@vcu.edu or Amy Gray Beck at (804) 828-8191.

Accounting Alumni Association

This organization is open to accounting alumni and anyone working or interested in the accounting field. Activities include networking events with current students and other alumni. Contact Jon Hill at jbhill@vcu.edu to learn more.

Association for Real Estate Alumni

AREA is comprised of more than 600 alumni and friends of the Kornblau Real Estate Program. Opportunities include professional development, networking and a student mentoring program. For more information, contact (804) 828-1721 or realestate@vcu.edu.

Information Systems Alumni Association 

ISAA connects VCU Information Systems alumni with opportunities for networking, professional development and community building. Call us at (804) 828-1595 or visit our Facebook page to learn more.

 

Mentoring

Support VCU by connecting with current students and helping them with their professional development. Through EXPLORE and CONNECT, you’ll meet talented VCU School of Business students, share your professional knowledge and positively impact future change-agents and leaders.

EXPLORE | Informal Interviews: Give students the opportunity to interview you about professional development and future careers in your area of expertise. 

CONNECT | Mentoring Program: Develop a supportive, one-on-one professional relationship with a student as they prepare to transition into the professional sector. 

Any professional can participate in these programs. Register now or contact Cait Burns at (804) 828-5394 or bizconnect@vcu.edu for more information.

Career services

School of Business Career Services is ready to help you with your next career move. Call (804) 827-1801 to learn more about any of these resources:

• Resume review: Email us your resume for feedback, available to all former business majors. Contact buscareer@vcu.edu to learn more.
• Online recruiting: Visit Handshake at VCU to browse job postings.
• OneWire.com: We provide a no-cost option for our students and alumni to seek employment in the financial marketplace.

Corporate education

The Center for Corporate Education provides professional training and certification opportunities through open enrollment and customizable courses open to all professionals. Alumni receive a 10 percent discount on open enrollment programs.

Give

Support students following in your footsteps by making a gift to the VCU School of Business Foundation. You can direct your support to academic departments, scholarships, faculty research or the general fund.

Stay connected

For other opportunities to connect, such as speaking to a class or sponsoring a student organization, contact Cait Burns at (804) 827-1805 or visit us in Snead Hall, Room B1122.

You can also follow the Business Alumni Society on Facebook and LinkedIn to keep up with the latest alumni news.